CMMC is Here: Understanding the Cybersecurity Rule That Impacts DoD Revenue and Risk

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is now being incorporated into Department of Defense contracts and directly affects an organization’s ability to win and retain DoD work. This session provides a practical, non‑technical overview of what CMMC is, who it applies to, and the cost, risk, and operational impacts organizations should be planning for now; while also touching on how CMMC fits into broader cybersecurity expectations and influences long‑term IT and security decisions. If your cooperative has any contracts with the Department of Defense or their contractors, CMMC will most likely affect you, this presentation will help you get prepared.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Rick Olivier, Technology Consulting | Cybersecurity Sales Director, Eide Bailly LLP

Rick Olivier is Director of Cybersecurity Advisory Sales at Eide Bailly LLP, a top 25 CPA and business advisory firm that serves clients nationwide. Eide Bailly provides audit, tax, consulting, and technology services to help organizations innovate and manage risk effectively. With nearly two decades in cybersecurity, Rick helps organizations treat cybersecurity as a business risk and align security programs with business objectives. His work spans risk management, threat intelligence, compliance, incident readiness, and program governance across multiple industries. Rick partners with leadership teams to prioritize investments, meet regulatory expectations, and reduce risk in practical, measurable ways.

Moderator: Wayne Sine, CPA, MBA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives

After retiring as Tax Director of a regional supply cooperative on the East Coast, Wayne Sine was asked to serve as Education Director for NSAC. As an active and long-term member of NSAC, Wayne previously served as Chair of NSAC’s Tax Committee, President of the Atlantic Chapter, and was a recipient of NSAC’s Silver Bowl Award. In addition to his work with NSAC, Wayne has also served on the Legal, Tax, and Accounting (LTA) Committee of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Chaired the Tax Committees for both the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Manufacturers Association, served on the Tax Policy Committee of the Virginia Society of CPAs, and served as Region Vice President for Tax Executives Institute.